Syria

How to Support Refugees, With Your Wallet or Your Time

Jul 25, 2017

How to Support Refugees, With Your Wallet or Your Time

Despite protests, President Donald Trump's travel ban is in action and people traveling from six countries can no longer enter the US for the next 90 days (they can if they have a "bona fide relationship" with a person in the US).

Some Background on Syria's Tyrannical President, Bashar al-Assad

May 20, 2017

Some Background on Syria's Tyrannical President, Bashar al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad, the despotic dictator grasping for power in Syria, was never supposed to lead his country.

Is Ivanka Trump Setting Foreign Policy? Eric Trump Suggests She Might Be

Apr 12, 2017

Is Ivanka Trump Setting Foreign Policy? Eric Trump Suggests She Might Be

In a new interview, Eric Trump suggests that his sister Ivanka likely encouraged their father to launch an airstrike on Syria.

68 Senators Who Support Trump's Decision to Bomb Syria — From Both Sides of the Aisle

Apr 8, 2017

68 Senators Who Support Trump's Decision to Bomb Syria — From Both Sides of the Aisle

President Donald Trump has accomplished yet another stunning policy reversal.

Brian Williams Actually Described the Syria Missile Attack as "Beautiful" — Twice

Apr 8, 2017

Brian Williams Actually Described the Syria Missile Attack as "Beautiful" — Twice

As the US missile attack on Syria unfolded on Thursday night, MSNBC's Brian Williams called it "beautiful" — twice — in a TV moment that quickly sparked outrage.

How You Can Help Syrians Caught in the Crosshairs of a Devastating Civil War

Apr 7, 2017

How You Can Help Syrians Caught in the Crosshairs of a Devastating Civil War

Update:Since December, when the United Nations described the situation in Aleppo as "a complete meltdown of humanity," the conflict in Syria between rebel forces and President Bashar al-Assad has spiraled into further calamity.

Photo of a Heartbroken Dad Holding His Dead Twins Epitomizes the Horror in Syria

Apr 7, 2017

Photo of a Heartbroken Dad Holding His Dead Twins Epitomizes the Horror in Syria

On April 4, at least 72 people were killed when suspected chemical attacks struck a northern town in Syria.

Yes, Donald Trump Actually Just Blamed Obama For the Syrian Chemical Attack

Apr 5, 2017

Yes, Donald Trump Actually Just Blamed Obama For the Syrian Chemical Attack

Donald Trump exploited the latest human rights atrocity in Syria as an opportunity to take a jab at his predecessor, Barack Obama, in a statement that is likely to incense you.

This 1 Tweet by Mike Pence Sums Up How Offensive Trump's Muslim Ban Is

Feb 9, 2017

This 1 Tweet by Mike Pence Sums Up How Offensive Trump's Muslim Ban Is

President Trump's controversial decision to temporarily ban refugees from countries of Muslim faith is already drawing criticism from citizens who feel the ban is just an act of discrimination.

Angelina Jolie Writes a Poignant Essay About Refugees in Response to Trump's Ban

Feb 4, 2017

Angelina Jolie Writes a Poignant Essay About Refugees in Response to Trump's Ban

Angelina Jolie wants to set the record straight on some of the common myths about refugees.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Ban on Refugees

Jan 31, 2017

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Ban on Refugees

Update: After a weekend of protests against the executive order, the White House has clarified the confounding legislation barring citizens from seven predominately Muslim countries entry to the United States.

This Video Shows What's So Scary About Syrian Refugees

Jan 2, 2017

This Video Shows What's So Scary About Syrian Refugees

A new video by Doctors of the World aims to show what's so frightening about refugees from Syria.